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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Power (ignition) switch ............... 148
Transmission ................................... 152
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 158
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 159
Indicators and warning lights............................... 163
Multi-information display ........... 166
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 169
Fog light switch ............................... 172
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 173
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 178 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 179
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 183
Intuitive parking assist ................. 195
Rear view monitor system ......... 210
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 214
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 221
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 227
Vehicle load limits......................... 231
Winter driving tips ....................... 232
Trailer towing ................................. 236
Dinghy towing ............................... 237
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 423
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 426
General maintenance ................ 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................. 432
Hood.................................................. 435
Positioning a floor jack ............... 436
Engine compartment................. 438
Tires ................................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure................. 462
Wheels.............................................. 467
Air conditioning filter.................. 469
Electronic key battery ................ 472
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 474
Headlight aim ............................... 489
Light bulbs ....................................... 492 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 501
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 507
Event data recorder................... 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ..... 510
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 519
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) ................... 536
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 546
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ......................... 548
If you lose your keys .................... 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 550
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ........... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 560
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Headlight (high beam) P. 169
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 156
Fog light P. 172
Side marker light P. 169
Headlight (low beam)
P. 169
Hood P. 435
Parking light P. 169
Windshield wipers P. 173
Moon roof ∗ P. 88
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 83
Side turn signal light P. 156
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 169
P. 156
P. 172
Gauges and meters P. 159
Multi-information display P. 166Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 173
“POWER” switch P. 148
Parking brake pedal P. 157
Trunk opener main switch
P. 59
Glove box
P. 373
Hood lock release lever P. 435
Trunk opener P. 59
Fuel filler door opener P. 91
Horn P. 158
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“AFS OFF” switch P. 170
Rear sunshade switch P. 389
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 178
Intuitive parking assist switch∗ P. 195
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 160
Instrument panel light control P. 160
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 83
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In the auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The mirror is automatically set to
auto whenever the “POWER”
switch is turned ON mode.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d eWhen is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 138
Power (ignition) switch .......... 148
Transmission.............................. 152
Turn signal lever ....................... 156
Parking brake ........................... 157
Horn ............................................ 158
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 159
Indicators and warning lights ........................ 163
Multi-information display ..... 166 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...................... 169
Fog light switch ......................... 172
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 173
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 178
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control........................... 179
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 183
Intuitive parking assist ........... 195
Rear view monitor system .... 210
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ............ 213
Driving assist systems ............ 214
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...... 221
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 227
Vehicle load limits ................... 231
Winter driving tips ................. 232
Trailer towing .......................... 236
Dinghy towing......................... 237
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